The five very best home improvement tips for 2017

Over the past year, we’ve shared with you numerous home improvement tips. However, it’s still a good idea to know the top five ones as we move into
2017. It’s time to take on the task of repairing design disasters with these tips
from professional interior architects and designers so that we can set things
right and make changes for the better during the next 12 months.

Read on to find out what the top five tips are, as they will
help you, for sure, with the next makeover or renovation project!

1. A bit of colour brings a lot of change

If there’s one thing we emphasized a lot last year, it’s that a bit of colour goes a long way in changing the ambiance of a room, especially
when it’s used cleverly. Painting your front door in a bright shade is a great
idea, which we predict will be a trend this year. Additionally, brighten up
your storage for an eye-catching effect! It’s a guaranteed winner for making
your home memorable.

2. Focus on cleaning and renovating the most used parts of your home

Living

If you want to renovate your entire home but don’t know where to start, we have always suggested beginning with the most important
rooms – the ones that are used most often. The living room is a good place to
start as making it welcoming and beautiful can instantly transform the mood of your
house and make it feel more like a home.

3. Add functionality with built-in features

cocina

One of the things we harped on continuously through 2016 was that a small home doesn’t have to be boring or cramped. We showed you several clever
and inspiring built-in solutions to make efficient use of the available space.
Kitchens in closets, surprise storage and well-planned bathrooms featured in
many of our articles. These ideas will be useful in 2017 as well!

4. Move towards eco-friendly home appliances

Lapa | Decorados

With the New Year, it’s time to take the effort to do your bit for the environment
by making your home more energy efficient. Using energy saving appliances is
the first step towards this. Throughout 2016, we showed you several ways to
save energy in your home, such as using BEE star rated appliances (remember the
more stars the better – 5 stars is the best) and LED bulbs instead of halogens.
This advice is relevant in 2017 as well.

5. Replace your old windows with energy-efficient options

IL SALOTTO

Last year, we talked about changing your old windows and installing new double or triple- glazed options to save on energy while heating
and cooling your home (it also significantly cuts out external noises). This
trend will be popular in 2017 as well. Don’t look at it as a huge expense.
Instead, think of it as a wise investment with long-term benefits that not only
makes your house more efficient but also brings a more modern look to your
home.